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Originally Posted by TwinCities
.... what is the best remedy to kill off these damned mosquitos?? I try to periodically work from my laptop on the patio and this time of year these mosquitos start biting. Mosquito Magnet any good?
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Put in a small rock garden water pond and add some goldfish or koi. Anything "man-made" will only kill mosquitos in certain stages of their lives (there are 4 stages) Fish on the other hand will eat them in ALL stages so they are by far more efficient.
When we added our first pond it cut down on the mosquitos population at our place probably 80% within the first few weeks. As a side benefit, the water gardens are relaxing and if done right, usually increases the property value
Now as far as sun glare, the only thing I've found to work worth a damn in full sun is to cut out a small box that fits over the laptop with a few inches clearanceat the top and enough overhang to cover the keyboard. That allows you to still see it but puts it in some shade so the screen is still visible. It works pretty good until the wind kicks up ...... but it doesn't say much in the "fashion statement" area
